Little Crow (Corvus bennetti)

LITTLE CROW FACTS

DescriptionThe Little Crow is black with a white eye. The throat feathers (hackles) can be extended and these feathers have some white at base. Juveniles are similar to adults with blue eye, younger birds have brown eyes. It is similar to the Torresian Crow but smaller. Often seen in flocks. It is not found around any of the capital cities.

Size48 cm

Habitatmainly seen on farmland and around inland towns, less commonly seen in woodland and shrubland

Foodinsects, seeds, berries

Breedingnests in small colonies. The nest is made from sticks lined with mud

RangeThe Little Crow is found in central and western Australia, including much of Queensland, western New South wales, north west Victoria, most of South Australia, all but far north of Northern Territory, and most of Western Australia